LOTS of NON PRO PICS - I'm Back and Married, but...

I have seen a few pictures of myself taken by guests and I have to say that I really really dislike my gown. I am totally regretting it and wish I could go back and change it.

I had had major issues with it as soon as it came in. Either the bridal shop I ordered it from sent the wrong measurements or the manufacturer screwed up - no one took blame - but it came in about 6 inches too long and waaaay too big on me. It wasn't an easy fix either because there was a pattern of lace on the dress that had to be altered as well. I took it to a seamstress who did a great job and the best she could with it. The dress was seriously a nightmare and caused me so much stress. In the end I trusted that it would be beautiful, but now that the wedding is over and I look back I just wish I had shelled out the dough for one of the pricier gowns I had tried on in the beginning since they flattered me so well and made me look amazing.

My gown made me look like I had no waist and it was all gappy in the front under my boobs. It''s not so bad from the side, but it's bad from the front. I'm so scared to see my proofs. I had actually lost about 10lbs before the wedding but you can't tell because the dress made me look 10lbs heavier. I am just kicking myself that I didn't run back to the shop where the pricier dresses were and just bought one off the rack while my dress was being altered.
I'm sorry girls, I just needed to vent. I can't stand the way the sash looks either. It looks messy and as if I tucked the top of my dress into the sash.

Here are a couple picks. I had wanted to wait to share pics of my wedding on LIW until I had gotten professional proofs, but I'm just too upset right now and I need to vent.

one pic is me with Ida881 - she's so sweet and stopped by before the ceremony to say hello.